This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of logistics and supply chain management. The course is primarily focused on logistics management in the rapidly globalizing retail sector and covers the following topics: facility location, design of distribution networks, demand forecasting, inventory management, aggregate planning, transportation decision-making, Information Technology applications, sourcing and procurement, and pricing. The course emphasizes the use of analytical methods and incorporates risk management in business logistics. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: RMG 200 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
